The Ultimate Makita Impact Driver Overview!!!
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2024
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Makita makes one of the best impact drivers on the market and they do it a lot! So which one of their 14 impact drivers currently sold is best for you?
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Selling my 12v and upgrading to 18v to match the rest of my gear. And my god, it's overwhelming how many impacts they have, thankyou so much for this informative video
Glad it was helpful!
Their impacts are so good all around. Anything you should be using an impact for, the Makita does flawlessly. It doesn't needed to have Milwaukee power. I'd like to find out who made the first cordless impact driver. It's hard to find that information.
Makita had the first brushless cordless impact driver but I am not sure who had the first. If I find out I will let you know.
Another great video. You are definitely becoming one of my new favorites tool reviewers. No cringe and just good information. Thanks boss!
Thanks. Glad you like it!
Exactly, and it doesn't matter the brand. He touches every point and aspect of the tool. The individual can pick and choose what category they will lean towards
Thanks @uncleivan1
I use the sub compact for automotive. Too often I was stripping screw heads with my normal makita set. Sub compact is also great for fine woodworking where finesse is needed over power.
Great video!! I'd like see you test the hybrid XPT02Z. Also the Oil-Impulse XST01Z that somebody previously mentioned.
Both interesting options for sure. I think that I am more likely to get the oil impulse given the current price of the hybrid.
I have a brushed BTD141 from 2011ish thats still kicking.
Got the 13, 14 and 16 and even though all the modes on the 16 are nice i mainly use the 14.
The 14 is one of the more recent ones I got. That came when I bought the XPH16 in a combo kit at launch.
I have all of them! In fact, I have all the Makita, Dewalt, Ryobi, and Milwaukee tools. That’s why my tool truck is an 18 wheeler.
😂😂 if my collection were mobile I might need to join you with the 18 wheeler.
@@TinkerWithTools I battle with restraining myself from purchasing new tools. I often lose those battles.
@@jimivey6462 Same here!
hahaha i have this same problem i have to talk myself out of buying new tools everyday and most of the time i am not successful.
@@nickp3270 I love my tools! Someday, I might find a woman that I love as much as my tools and my heart will burst.
Early last year I bought the Makita 40v XGT Impact and Hammer Drill Kit but my XL hands were a little too big for the handle on the Impact Driver and I ended up returning it and buying the LXT 18V XDT19 Impact Driver and Hammer Drill Kit , I was bummed , but I really like the XDT19 it's pretty sweet ..... 👍🖖
I think you got the better impact driver. The XGT showed well in this video but I would choose the XDT19 over the gen 1 XGT.
I do drywall & paint plus some misc. once in awhile, I can speak to the sib compact being sweet to use. burnt it out after one year driving a lot 9f 3" screws but it was fully worth it. I would buy it again, the other makita models definitely last longer
Thanks for providing your feedback!
my favorite and the current I own are xdt14, dt173 and the japanese oil impulse. When it comes to framing or outdoor use, xdt14 is my absolute favorite. It is smooth, powerful and I dont feel bad beating up. The oil impulse I use pretty much for everything else. Dt173 just sits there on the shelf, I feel bad using it :D
I think the XDT19 is the one non Japanese impact that I really love. I ended getting the two Japanese and that one out the most. I keep hoping they will release the TD173 as a US model. We always seem to have about a 1 year lag on when we get those.
@@TinkerWithTools you use xdt19 because of how the bits fit or something else?
That model just feels great to me. The 16 feels more like the 14, which isn't bad but I think the 19 feels more like the 173. Personal preference at the end of the day but it's the one that I think I would pick first if I take out my love the for strange colors.
@@TinkerWithTools I agree with you, I do miss the speed button when I use xdt14, but I don't feel bad abusing it
I’ve been eyeballing the black oil impulse on eBay man!!! Not a bad price either. $180 I think. Might have to snag it😂
I love my Makita impact drivers.
I agree they may not be the strongest, but in features and build you would be hard pressed to beat.
Their engineering, and analysis of user needs in the small to medium fastener category is unparalleled in my opinion.
My lusting after that TD173 goes back years. I think for my Birthday this year I’m going to pull the trigger an ebay purchase, probably in classic purple. That has to symbolize the ultimate affirmation of ascendency to power tool mania that would be instantaneously recognized by another power tool aficionado. 😊
Addressing the CXT end, my step father mentioned to me as he got older he really appreciated the light weight and capability for his needs of the smallest and oldest impact. Something I had failed to realize a lot of seniors would value.
Yes, long winded here but you opened door #1, so not my fault.
Lastly, the subcompact black second gen units fulfill a certain niche for users with high value light weight in tight spaces. Read up on ladders, in crawl spaces, cabinets and panels. The ability to drill and drive with professional level tools for an extended period of time, or not. Gives you a convenient tool, without hauling all that battery and tool weight around. I had the first gen, sold them to get newer heavier LXT and XGT that I don’t use as much, go figure.
Another great review Tink! 😜😉
I get there is a market for smaller lightweight tools but in todays market their are smaller tools that perform substantially better than the Makita subcompacts at this point.
And thanks! I appreciate the support!
I only owned the XDT13, XDT19 and have used my FIL's XDT15 subcompact a few times.
The 19 feels much smoother and the trigger is featherweight compared to the other two ( and the rest of the brands I have used for that matter).
I would recommend the 19 to anyone who already owns Makita batteries
You are right about the trigger on the 19. The TD173 is the same way.
If I start buying xgt line, I'd like to have td002(japanise one) this impact seems incredible, but since it's twice expensive than td001 I'd probably ended up getting td001 and I also look forward to new oil impacts, maybe one day makita realises something new
I like the TD002 but compared to the other two XGT impact I would take several of the LXT impacts over the GTD01(TD001). But that’s splitting hairs. They are all pretty nice.
Excellent!
Thanks!
Sold my 154(xt14) and upgrade to 172(xt19), very happy decision made. Xt19 is smaller and handle better also the features are very useful.
Yeah the 19 is a really great impact!
I've had the XDT14 and XDT16. The 16 has far more bells and whistles. However, I actually preferred the feel of the XDT14. That thing is so well balanced. Makita is usually good with that, however that XDT14 stood out even more.
i agree the xdt14 feels better than the 16 better trigger control in my opinion also but the 16 is still great
I feel like the 16 feels like the 14 and I’ve ended up preferring the feel and specifically the trigger the 19. But I am splitting hairs at that point because I really feel like most from the 14 on are outstanding.
@@TinkerWithTools I think the xdt19 is a combination of all the great things from xdt14 and 16
They all are nice but my favourite is the dtd153 (xdt13)
It almost feels like you can’t go wrong with these!
Still rocking 2 brush Makita impact drivers.... BTD140 (Japan) 2005 and LXDT04 (China) 2012. Makitas just run and run. If one dies I will replace with brushless model but that might not be anytime soon?
Good for you! Can't top quality and longevity.
I live in Europe... when you talk about the td173 you talk about us and japan jis i belive it will work for me 🙂
To my knowledge standard European tools use the same 1/4” hex that American impact drivers use. Will bits work in the JIS collet but I would bet that you will have the forward and back slop that I was talking about. The tools is still completely functional but you can JIS style bits if it’s that bothersome.
I was trying to send you a link to the black oil impulse driver from ebay that I got for 215 , but looks like youtube doesnt allow links once again.
I'll check it out. Do you happen to have the Surge? I am wondering how the two compare.
Is there a different model number on the Japanese version?
@@TinkerWithTools yes its smoother and more quiet...has more power too in my opinion...model number is TS141DZB
I’ve earmarked it for a future months budget!
@@TinkerWithTools hope it's still there...I only found one seller for $215 and I think he only has one left
There are patents for a second gen oil impulse, i want it so bad!
That would be awesome! Hopefully it actually comes to market.
When are they going to release the new ones in north American
No clue. Makita isn’t doing too well in the North American market right now so I don’t know if that is influencing the timing at all but it’s been more than a year or at least close to it at this point.
nice
You forgot the Makita HYBRID! The XPT02Z 4‐IN 1.
Actually if you mentioned it I'm sorry lol just have seen a review on
I mentioned the oil impose but not this one. Saw it during the prep for the video but didn’t include since it wasn’t just an impact driver. They refer to it as an impact hammer drill so I decided not to.
@@TinkerWithTools it's a interesting tool fosure
well the subcompacts came out almost 10 years ago at this point but they RE PRETTY DAMN DECENT IN POWER FOR WHAT THEY ARE THE DRILL IS THE SKINNIEST DRILL IVE EVER SEEN ITS TINY
It’s likely one of the skinnier drills but in terms of shortness it’s been passed by several at this point. The drill makes more sense to me than the impact because the impact really isn’t smaller than their top impact drivers.
oh i agree its not the shortest
not necissarily when you're trying to get into angles and corners when you want it as flush as you can be but i agrree if it was shorter it would be even better.@@TinkerWithTools
Is it just me, or does the TD173 seem to wiggle a lot.. ?
Meaning in the video when I was driving fasteners?
@@TinkerWithTools yes sir
It’s sort of dependent on the fastener. From the user standpoint you don’t notice it more than any of the others here.
I have a serious question guys.... And it might be an obvious one for most of you. But i have to ask... So.....
Should i buy a combo (Makita) that comes with the XDT16 (impact) and a hammer drill(cant remember model). Comes with 2 batteries, charger , and bagFor like $400 something.
Or ....
Buy the XDT19 1/4" impact but it xomes with the tool, 2 batteries, charger, and bag.
Think they both come with 2 5AmpHour batteries.
I know youre thinking, "yeah dumbass get the deal with the lesser of the impacts but you atleast get a hammer drill with the combo!". But part of me knows im gonna use the impact alot more than the hammerdrill so i want the XDT19 because its way newer than the XDT16.....
What do you guys think. Am i retarded?
With a lot of brands I would tell you to get the newer tool but Makitas impacts from the 16 to the 19 to the newest from Japan that we don’t even have the US yet function really well and very similar in overall performance. If the price is similar (at Home Depot the 19 with two 5ah is $429😳 but the hammer drill kit with the same batteries is $419) I don’t think you are giving up a ton of power and performance with the 16.